ANCOR News

Through its landmark National Advocacy Campaign, ANCOR continues to provide a strong voice in Washington for the direct support workforce on issues that impact their ability to provide quality supports to millions of Americans with disabilities.

With support from the SCAN Foundation and the Commonwealth Fund, AARP's Public Policy Institute released September 8th the first-ever scorecard measuring state performance in providing long-term services and supports  to older adults and people with disabilities. The report finds wide variation among the states, with some states significantly outperforming others in the delivery of LTSS.

Once again this year, ANCOR's National Advocacy Campaign is sponsoring National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, beginning September 11, 2011.

The deadline to nominate a direct support professional has ended. Thank you all for submitting your nominations.

Through its landmark National Advocacy Campaign, ANCOR continues to provide a strong voice in Washington for the direct support workforce on issues that impact their ability to provide quality supports to millions

Rich Carman former ANCOR board member and VP of International Development  from Mosaic has new duties! The direction of his work continues to include international development, but also includes a new way of life for Rich and his wife, Barb. They are working together and living in Romania during the fall and will be in Tanzania for the winter and spring.

Health Care Reform. It's big... it's complex... and just what in the world happens next? Most of all, what provisions affect ANCOR members, direct support professionals, and individuals with disabilities?

ANCOR’s issue briefs outline important facets of the health reform bill including employer responsibilities, individual mandates, and huge Medicaid changes.